Midsize Sedan Comparison: 2016 Volkswagen Passat

The 2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE (with Android Car Gps? Sporty Driving Even though this particular VW Passat was designed to be bigger and tuned more towards American tastes, its German pedigree in driving dynamics comes through loud and clear. The steering is well-weighted, communicative and precise. The body motions are controlled; the ride taut without being harsh. The fun-to-drive mantle passes to the Passat in this go-around from perennial favorite Mazda6 with the added benefit of having more cabin space. Interior Appeal If flash or high comfort is high on your list, you might want to look elsewhere. The interior has been spiffed up a bit as part of the refresh, but the more things change, the more they seem to stay the same on the Passat. This is a good thing since the interior sports a clean, crisp design, high quality materials and a functional, practical layout. There’s a bit of hard plastic on parts of the door and the lower dash, but the rest is covered in soft touch materials and the V-Tex leatherette seating with contrast piping gives it an upscale feel. Among the standard features are heated seats and dual zone climate control. If installing an